It's not yet 6:00 on New Year's Eve, and I am depleted of energy. I kept myself fairly busy all day, which is generally a good thing. But, my family has guests coming over in ten minutes and I just want to sleep and huddle alone in my room. 
I guess this is how things work sometimes. It is so difficult, but I am fighting to stay positive. Three things I am grateful for right now: this website and the encouraging community it offers, my family for being compassionate towards me, and a snuggly dog who always makes me feel better.
Happy New Year's. Here's to being positive warriors of chronic illness!
Lila